Staff Picks

When packing for a vacation, I inevitably make two distinct lists: one for the things I’m going to need and a second for the things I’m going to read. And often I spend so much time planning the latter that I leave out something vital from the former—not that it bothers me too much. I’d… Read More »

So it’s summertime and everyone’s making a hoopla about going out and being active and in constant motion. But if you and I are in the same boat—the boat of being tired and lazy after an exhausting long weekend filled with patriotic festivities—we’re ready for a break, for both our minds and bodies. So put… Read More »

Ahh, family. At once the people who know you best, but whom you’re also prone to hiding some of your most scandalous secrets from. The cocktail of family and secrets often result in some of the best suspenseful reads around, so here’s a roundup of 6 of our favorites! Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf… Read More »

There is a long tradition in suspense and thrillers of clever, tough female detectives who get the job done. These women are kicking butt and taking names. Here’s a sampling of the ladies who make the mean streets of their respective fictional worlds a little safer. Kay Scarpetta Sharp and professional, Scarpetta is a… Read More »

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